BR2 8QN is a sought-after residential area on Rowan Walk, 0.5km from Keston Mark in Bromley. Administratively it sits within Bromley Common & Holwood ward and the Beckenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BR2, BR2 8QN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £787k, up 23.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BR2 8QN are sourced from Output Area E00003224 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWAN WALK, BR2 8QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN WALK, BR2 8QN.
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42
£ 61,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BR2 8QN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. BR2 8QN's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £787k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £787k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BR2 8QN. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 702,500
6 sales · Mean £ 743,333
Detached
£ 740,000
1 sales · Mean £ 740,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BR2 8QN has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ravens Wood School
Darrick Wood School
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Darrick Wood Junior School
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Keston Church of England Primary School
Bishop Justus CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Shell Bromley0.6 km
- The Times0.6 km
- Aces One Stop0.7 km
- Argos At Sainsburys0.7 km
- BP & M&S Simply Food0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The British Queen0.6 km
- Black Horse0.7 km
- Bromley Common Cricket Club - The Grove0.7 km
- Holmesdale Football Club0.7 km
- Two Doves0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cyprianis0.6 km
- The Bank0.6 km
- The Park Cafe0.7 km
- Yasmin0.6 km
- Cafe / Pie 'n' Mash0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Locksbottom Kebabs0.6 km
- Tom Bell Traditional Fish \& Chips0.6 km
- The Great White Traditional Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes (Kent)2.6 km
- Petts Wood3.0 km
- Orpington3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: BR28QN · Data under Open Government Licence